plate no. 6703

Apples and a dog-keeper

Pyotr Konchalovsky, 1939

oilRealismlandscapeapplesbasketstreesdogtablefoliage

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors to create depth and form, and in depicting textures using visible brushstrokes. It also provides practice in composing a complex still life with natural elements.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 15 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic composition, focusing on the placement of the tables, baskets, and the dog.
step 02
Block in the main color areas: the background foliage, the tables, the baskets, and the apples.
step 03
Start layering colors on the apples to create their form and variations in color.
step 04
Develop the texture of the baskets using short, broken brushstrokes.
step 05
Add details to the foliage, varying the greens and adding highlights.
step 06
Work on the dog, paying attention to the fur texture and shadows.
step 07
Refine the details on the tables, adding highlights and shadows to create depth.
step 08
Add final touches and adjust colors as needed to achieve a cohesive look.

color palette

primary · green · red · brown · white

secondary · yellow · ochre · umber

Mix various shades of green by combining blues, yellows, and browns. Achieve the apple colors by layering reds, yellows, and whites. Use browns and umbers for the baskets and tables.

techniques